Businesses 'embracing carbon offsetting'

News Article - 18 April 2008
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Businesses and consumers are increasingly offsetting carbon emissions when they travel overseas, experts claim.

According to Carbon Footprint, the practice has become popular among small businesses who feel "a bit guilty" when flying abroad and some see flying as "a bit of a luxury".

Smaller firms are becoming more aware of green issues and the importance of reducing their impact on the environment, with many using carbonaccounting software to identify areas where savings could be made.

John Buckley, who founded Carbon Footprint, explained: "Tree planting is still very popular. I think people understand the mechanisms of how trees grow and take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere."

He claims that his company has received a growing number of enquiries from small businesses about ways that they can reduce their carbon emissions.

Government department Defra states on its website: "Government acknowledges that carbon offsetting is not a cure for climate change but it can help raise awareness and reduce the impact of our actions. The most appropriate action to take is to reduce emissions."

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